Cook Slams MCG Pitch After 2-Day Ashes Test
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the 'sub-standard' MCG pitch after England's 2-day win in the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He apologises to fans and praises Ben Stokes' leadership.
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Boxing Day Test Pitch Fiasco Shocks MCG Curator
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page expresses shock after the India vs South Africa Test ends in two days. The pitch's extreme pace and bounce spark controversy. Read the full story.
Ashes Test at MCG ends in two days, curator shocked
The Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in just two days, leaving the pitch curator in disbelief. All attention now shifts to the Sydney pitch for the final match.
Boycott Blasts MCG Pitch, Demands Curator Accountability
Geoffrey Boycott criticises MCG pitch with excessive grass after 4th Ashes Test ends in 2 days. Read his scathing column and analysis of the match.
MCG pitch shock leaves Cricket Australia with huge revenue loss
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page in shock after two-day Ashes Test ends prematurely, causing a multi-million dollar revenue shortfall for Cricket Australia. Read the full story.
2009 Kotla Pitch Fiasco: When an ODI Was Abandoned as Unsafe
Relive the infamous day at Feroz Shah Kotla when the 5th India-Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned after 23.3 overs due to a dangerous and unpredictable pitch. A dark chapter in Delhi's cricket history.
Ben Stokes' Brutal Critique of MCG Pitch for T20 World Cup
England captain Ben Stokes delivers a scathing assessment of the MCG pitch used for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, calling it substandard. Read his full comments.
Smith Blames MCG Grass for 2-Day Ashes Test Finish
Australian captain Steve Smith criticises the grassy MCG pitch after England's win in a two-day Ashes Test. Read his full analysis of the challenging conditions.
MCG Pitch Fiasco: CA CEO, Stars Criticize Conditions
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg calls Melbourne pitch 'bad for business' after Test fiasco. Kevin Pietersen & Dinesh Karthik question selective criticism. Full details inside.
CA CEO: 'Short Tests are bad for business' after Ashes chaos
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg admits to sleepless nights after a 20-wicket Day 1 in the Boxing Day Test. He warns short Tests hurt revenue and hints at board intervention in pitch prep. Read more.
Ponting reveals MCG pitch secret after 20-wicket day
Ricky Ponting exposes the 10mm grass left on the MCG pitch, explaining the wild 20-wicket first day of the 4th Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Vaughan slams MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticises the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test. Australia lead by 46 runs. Read his full analysis.
Experts Criticise MCG Pitch After Wild Boxing Day Test
Cricket experts blast the MCG pitch after a chaotic opening day sees 15 wickets fall in the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India. Was it too much? Read the full analysis.
Cook Slams MCG Pitch After 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1
Former England captain Alastair Cook criticises the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day of the Boxing Day Test saw all 20 wickets tumble. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Broad criticises MCG pitch after 20 wickets fall on Day 1
Stuart Broad leads criticism of the MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test. Read expert opinions from Cook and McGrath on the uneven contest.
Vaughan, McGrath criticise Melbourne pitch after 20-wicket day
Michael Vaughan and Glenn McGrath criticise the MCG pitch as unfair to batters after 20 wickets fall on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. Australia lead by 46 runs.
Broad Unhappy with MCG Pitch as 20 Wickets Fall
Former England pacer Stuart Broad criticizes the MCG pitch after a dramatic first day sees 20 wickets fall. Josh Tongue shines with a five-wicket haul. Read more.
Smith Picks All-Seam Attack for MCG Ashes Test
Stand-in captain Steve Smith opts for an all-pace bowling attack on a green MCG pitch, omitting spinner Todd Murphy. Jhye Richardson eyes Test comeback. Full details inside.
Steve Smith on MCG Pitch for Boxing Day Test vs England
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Steve Smith previews the MCG pitch, discusses Australia's strategy, and reflects on the team's performance in the Ashes series. Read more.
Smith: MCG Pitch Seam-Friendly, May Skip Spinner
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith suggests the Boxing Day Test pitch may favour seamers, hinting at playing without a specialist spinner. Get the latest Ashes updates and analysis.
Australia Hold Off Naming XI for Boxing Day Ashes Test
Steve Smith reveals Australia will wait to finalise their pace-heavy attack for the Boxing Day Test after inspecting the green MCG wicket. Get the latest Ashes selection news.
Fans Turn Pitch Experts in NZ vs WI Test Match
In a unique move, New Zealand cricket asked fans to analyse the pitch on Day 4 of the 3rd Test vs West Indies. NZ set a target of 462. Read the full match report.
Vizag Pitch Report for IND-W vs SL-W 1st T20I
Full pitch report for ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag ahead of the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I. Get insights on surface behavior, weather, and key players.
UST & IIT Madras Partner to Nurture Deep-Tech Healthcare Startups
UST and IIT Madras Incubation Cell sign MoU to accelerate healthcare startups. 'Pitch to Win: Pharma 4.0' challenge sees 90+ entries. Winners get funding up to Rs 45 lakh. Read more.
2025's Top OTT Reality Shows That Became Pop Culture Events
From high-stakes deception to intense talent battles, 2025's OTT reality shows evolved into gripping psychological dramas. Discover the formats that defined the year in streaming entertainment. Read more!
IND vs SA 4th T20I: Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
Ahead of the crucial 4th T20I, the pitch at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium is the talk of the town. Will it be a batting paradise or a bowler's ally? Full analysis inside.
IND vs SA 4th T20I: Pitch Report, Lucknow Weather
Full pitch report and weather forecast for India vs South Africa 4th T20I at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Can India clinch the series today? Get all match details.
Hungary: EU Leaders Risking WW3 Over Ukraine War
Hungarian minister Gergely Gulyas warns European leaders' actions are prolonging the Ukraine-Russia conflict and could trigger a Third World War. Read the explosive allegations.
ACA Chief Applauds CA's Stance on Khawaja's Pitch Remarks
Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Paul Marsh supports Cricket Australia's decision not to discipline Usman Khawaja for his critical comments on the Perth pitch during the Ashes opener. Read the full story.
Warm-up ball damages pitch, WBBL match abandoned
A WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes was abandoned after a warm-up ball rolled into the pitch, creating a hole. Read about this bizarre cricket incident and its consequences.
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